Welcome to Issue 7 of Private Military Contractor International - the only publication dedicated to PMCs. In this issue we talk to CROPS about their L4 Urban Surveillance Course, while Editor Bill attends a Maritime Firearms Competency Course run by Paul Hutchinson and the team at Associated Risks Group.
With so much near gear on the market, we have six pages that look at some of the latest available, while our resident "Beardy", Bill Thomas, debunks some of the myths surrounding "technical fabrics".
On top of that we have LandCamo, Red Eagle Protective Vests and UF PRO. Trampas Swanson gives us some educated tips on perfecting the daily concealed carry Glock and we ask our two "tame" contractors to tell us what kit they each take on deployment.
PMCI is FREE of charge to the reader and always will be. We hope you enjoy it.

As we approach the end of yet another tough year the team at PMCI are as always looking forward and continue to embrace the armed lifestyle that we all hold so dear! 
In this issue we look to both the past, with an excellent interview with Robert Redfeather on “Apache Knifefighting” and get on the range with the venerable Uzi, and to the future as we tackle red dot handgun sights and some of the very latest training tools to hit the market. 
Along with our usual focus-points on “guns n’ gear” and some serious attitude, PMCI is ready to evolve further and  we're fully prepped to hit the New Year ahead!

It's been another hard slog for the PMCI crew this time, as curbs on international travel continue to curb our ability to actually get together but as usual, Bill and Trampas have pulled yet another great issue out of the (drag!) bag - and it's a very special one that headlines with a "Dream Rifle Build" that replicates the iconic Ruger Mini 14 as used by "Hannibal and the Team"... We do love it when a plan comes together! 
We're also joined again by Jim W, who brings a deep-dive insight into the world of profiling and we look in detail at what some of our favourite manufacturers have been up to, landing our test reports in full! 
All in all, it may have taken just a bit more time, and some serious "logistics juggling" to get this issue together but we hope you'll agree it's been worth the wait!

It's that time again and even though parts of our world are still ravaged by COVID, Bill and Trampas have pulled out the stops to get another issue of PMCI up and online! The world doesn't stop turning, and neither do they stop "getting work done" as PMCI gets inside the doors of the cutting-edge WOFT Training Facility in the USA and has a look at what G&G Armament are doing with the Taiwanese Military in terms of "6MM Training" for the real world. While Trampas gets on the range with the SIG M18, whilst Bill turns his attention to packs and plate carriers; it may be hard to get stuff done right now, but as always PMCI deliver something for everyone when it comes to "tacticool"!

It's a whole new year for the PMCI team, and whilst some of the team have gone "on task" there's some new blood joining us this time to drive on (literally!) into new territory! As usual there's in-depth range reviews with the SIG Scorpion P320 AXG and the Glock 44, a look at the SOG "Pillar" blade, and focus articles on LPVO optics, footwear and chest rigs, so it's business as usual at PMCI, whatever this old world throws at us next!

Another year draws to a close, and boy has it been a challenging one! But it's very much business as usual at PMCI as Bill and Trampas reflect on FIVE YEARS and 27 ISSUES heading up the Editorial Team and look to the future! There's also in depth reports as usual on the  22- Swarm from Elevated Silence, Ruger Precision Rifle .338 Lapua, Trijicon SRO, and the usual mix of gear reports, tests, and training tips! From all of us at PMCI, have a safe and Happy Christmas wherever you may be, and here's to 2021! 

Another challenging period has forced us yet again to adapt to overcome, but as always the PMCI team get the job done whatever adversity we face! This issue kicks off with a very pertinent interview dealing with Situational Awareness, and we're very grateful to all-round good-guy and author of the book "Spotting Dange", Gary Quesenberry, for spending some time with us. Moving on we've got a look at targets systems both "old skool" and new, our usual mix of firearms, blades, and "tacticool tech", and Bill delves into fleece garments as we kick of our cold weather gear series. With more than ever for you to sink your teeth into, make sure to put this issue of PMCI of your reading menu!

It's time again for the PMCI crew to go live with a new issue, and as always it's completely full to the brim with news, reviews, and insights! This time we're proud to be joined again by Varg Freeborn who (literally!) takes a look at his newly acquired "eyepro" from MAGPUL, new Contributor James M comes aboard with the lowdown on his favourite Leatherman Tool, and we welcome the return of Andy N as he looks at perishable skills. Clint gets down to the range and evaluates the SIG M17 in both real and "6mm trainer" form, whilst Trampas speaks to firearm tactics trainer Tu Lam about his collaboration with our friends at Spartan Blades, and gets a bit "legal" too. Bill brings his technical knowledge as he spotlights some righteous tactical gear from Clawgear and Helikon-Tex to round everything off for another information packed issue... we hope you enjoy it!

It's a whole new world out there right now and as we're all still keeping low and slow, this time the PMCI crew looks hard at training tools that you can be safely using at home to keep your edge honed to perfection! Trampas also takes us inside a very special "Tac .22" build and gets to grips with the SIG XFIVE, whilst Bill brings in the latest news from Polish gear specialists Helikon-Tex; add to this a fabulous blade creation from Cap'n Craig and the Skallywag crew and the usual mix of news and reviews, and PMCI has you "lockdown covered"!

2020 has definitely started with all boots on the ground as the entire PMCI team made their way to SHOT Show to check out the latest and greatest at the biggest shooting show on the planet, and you can read the report in this issue! We've also got to grips with the SIG M400, the rather special Spartan Harsey Dagger, and the latest 6mm gas training "AR" from VFC, so whatever your "tool of choice", you can read about it in PMCI!

As another year falls behind us once again PMCI brings the latest from the 2019 show scene with an overview of the colossal DSEI in London, an update on the SIG 938, news from ASP Batons and Torrent Suppressors, along with an in depth look at the latest creation from celebrity shooter, bladesmith, and all-round good guy Dustin Rhodes. As we look forward to SHOT 2020, there's something for everyone to get excited about in this latest issue!

Time seems to fly by, and when it comes to training we never seem to have enough time, do we? In this issue we are joined again by our good friend Bart from BZ Academy to give us an idea of the training offered at the SIG Academy, along with some on the ground coverage from Trampas and the PMCI USA team on the BLADE Show 2019! If it's "good to go" you'll find it all on the pages of PMCI!

PMCI continues its coverage of the 2019 "show season" as Bill lands his annual report from IWA in Nuremberg; there's also coverage of the latest from Spartan Blades, an in depth look at the Laser Ammo Training System, and Clint returns to his service days, getting on the range with the Mossberg 590A1! As usual, if it's tactical and worth knowing about you'll find it in PMCI.

It’s a whole new year, but PMCI keeps pounding the ground as always! This issue sees our annual report from the leviathan that is SHOT Show in Las Vegas, along with two very special reports! Trampas gets together with industry guru Roger Eckstine, whilst Bill speaks to none other than “Mad Mike” Hoare on the occasion of his 100th birthday! With our usual reviews, articles and salty opinions this is an issue of PMCI NOT to miss!

As another successful year draws to a close the PMCI team bring you even more of what you've come to expect, as within this issue you'll find unique show reports from the USA, UK and Australia, in depth reviews of the SIG P365 and the Mossberg Shockwave, and inside reports from the tactical gear industry. Top all that off with with an interview with Varg Freeborn, author of "Violence of Mind" and it's a heady mix for you to enjoy!

Welcome to September's Issue of PMCI, with our usual mix of articles, news, reviews and opinions relevant to the PM and Security sector.

With everything from the "Mini Jack" and P320, through Tasmanian Tiger and "Tactical Denim", right down to HAIX boots, we really have got everything covered in this issue - we even take care of the "inner man/lady/person" as we sip our way through some superb java!

...and with Skills & Drills, Gear, Tech, Knives, Thoughts From The Sharp End plus our regular features, it all adds up to another packed issue of the only Worldwide publication dedicated to you and what you do every day.

Enjoy the read!

The PMCI Team.

The PMCI crew are on the move again with the very latest news from Blade Show 2018 in Atlanta! 

We also ask if the new Glock 19X is "hype or handful", take a look at the "NAUKA" fighting style and bring in an overview of some great new gear from Giena Tactics in Russia. 

With our usual articles on optics, blades, gear and training we hope you'll find this issue as entertaining and informative as ever!

In this issue of PMCI we are definitely all about "Hand Across The Ocean" as Trampas and the US Team head to SHOT whilst Bill and the UK Crew hit IWA in Germany. 
There's also the very latest in respect of the SIG "Legion" and some serious "tech" going down with tracking devices, Wiley X, and Sightmark. 
Combined with the usual articles and reviews be sure to check PMCI out!

Welcome to the first issue of PMCI for 2018 and we're kicking off with two very special reports! 

First up we speak to a man who has made the protection of our endangered species his mission and he tells us all about working "hands on" with a first rate anti-poaching team in Africa. Trampas also brings us a great interview with some top gunsmiths in the USA and asks them "what does the future hold" for the industry and for their very special creations. 

With yet more focus on equipment and training, there's a great new year ahead for the PMCI Team and for you, our readers!

This time the PMCI team bring you their report from one of the biggest Defence Industry shows in the world, the might behemoth that is DSEI. As usual though you'll find the mix of training, equipment, tools and firearms articles that you've come to expect, with our good friend Eli from Project GECKO once again joins us with his unique perspective on things tactical. Trampas builds his ultimate "Instructors Rifle", and of course the rest of the team pitch with their take on all the things that make a contractor tick!

Welcome to the latest issue of PMCI where once again we delve into the worlds of tactical training and equipment to bring you the best and most exciting developments. 

This time Trampas goes loud and live with the H&K SP5K, Bill delves into the world of custom Kydex, and Andy gets behind the wheel for Part 1 of his "Vehicle Drills". 

We also speak not only to the guys at P2 Concepts in relation to international training but also get the lowdown on a CP "taster" course run by a former "Blade". Along with kit reviews,"book looks" and leads for employment, PMCI delivers once again and the team hope you'll enjoy it as always!

Welcome to a whole new year of Private Military Contractor International.

The team hit the ground running with this issue following a very successful visit to SHOT Show 2017 in Las Vegas which is reported fully. 

This issue also has an in depth interview with Dark Angel Medical and reviews of new knives and tools from SOG, an innovative lighting system for your AR and an overview of a revolutionary new training tool. 

If you’re working in the private military sector then PMCI is the magazine for you!

Welcome to the latest issue of PMCI, the only publication dedicated to PMC Operatives.

With so much going on around us it is important that "skills and drills" up kept to date and PMCI was lucky enough to spend some time with CROPS, talking to them about their "Technical Surveillance & Cueing Course". We also had an in-depth conversation with Gerald Bailey from SUAREZ INTERNATIONAL, in South Africa, about about their new eBook, entitled "Dynamic Vehicle Combatives", which is an introduction into defending oneself both inside and outside of your vehicle, while Trampas looks at a great bit of gear that will truly help with your range training.

We take a look at some of the latest gear, including UF PRO's Striker Stealth Smock and Delta Eagle Jacket, plus some excellent eye protection from BLUEYE and LOWA Task Force boots. 0241 Tactical come under the spotlight in "Meet the Manufacturer" and Trampas takes us to the edge with KRYPTEIA knives and gets up close and personal with SIG's 226 and 229. He also writes about a tradition that has been with us for hundreds of years and is as meanigful today as it was the the ancient Romans, the challenge coin.

Andy looks at the pros and cons of revolvers and semi-auto pistols and also re-visits the use of an ISW holster and how to rectify some simple mistakes when carrying a concealed handgun.

This issue marks the two year anniversary of PMCI and what a ride it’s been! We’ve been lucky enough to speak to some of the best in the business when it comes to firearms, training, and kit, and this issue continues the trend with reports on Suarez International South Africa, Project GECKO, Law Tactical, Gray’s Custom Blades, and First Tactical. 
Our newest contributor, Andy and resident Craig, talk about safety, plus there’s also a report on keeping yourself clothed well and protected from the elements.
With more gear and book reviews, comment and opinion, PMCI drives on into year three as strong as ever!

Issue 11 of PMCI brings an exciting mix of news, articles, gear tests and reviews. 

In this issue you'll find the very latest updates on medical and covert surveillance training courses to add to your CV. There's a very special report on our recent visit to Accuracy International, and the Chalkster looks at how you can make your own rifle the best it can be. Also added this time is the first in a series of articles on "Skills and Drills" from our newest contributor Andy, whilst Bill and Trampas dig into "good gear to go".

Project GECKO join us again with a superb primer to Intelligence Gathering, and with book and media reviews you need to make sure you check out the very latest issue of PMCI.

Welcome to the May 2016 Issue of PMCI - the only magazine dedicated to the PMC sector.

In this issue we take a look at "SimGun", which brings training close to reality but without the risks. We also speak to EUSECA UK about how to deal with the dreaded "active shooter" scenario.

Kit-wise, we get together with Helikon-Tex to check out their latest products and meet British brand "Bulldog" to take a look at their "bomber tough" tactical gear. We also get our hands on some stunning new helmet models from Armorsource and PMCI Editor, Bill, brings us his take on the tactical area at the 2016 IWA show in Nuremberg.

Not forgetting firearms, we see what happens when you take a well-known handgun and add some custom parts, while our two "tame" contractors discuss how they prepare their primary when they get in-country. We also welcome new contributor "Chalky" White to PMCI, as he gives us some tips on how to get the very best from your contract-issued AK.

Welcome to the February 2016 issue of PMCI - the only FREE magazine dedicated to Private Military Contractors.
In this issue we have an interview with a Tactical Legend, Instructor Zero, we go behind trhe scenes with the "grey men" of clandestine commercial surveillance and Craig Reinholds takes a look back at SHOT 2016.
ARG Medical introduce us to their new FRECs course and, following Travis Haley's endorsement, we examine the validity of using airsoft as a training tool for real world situations.
Trampas takes a Benelli M4 and turns it into a kicking up-specced M1014, we put Pencott under the spotlight and check out the latest from Claw Gear. Then there's kit... loads of it... more kit than you can point an  M32 at!
We hope you enjoy the issue and if you happen to be at IWA this year, hope to see you there!

Welcome to the final issue of PMCI for 2015 and we end the year with a bumper issue!
First up we speak again to our good friends at ESA, to get the lowdown on their latest firearms course, before catching up with highly-respected martial arts and tactical trainer, Avi Nadia.
We spend time with Carintha, a manufacturer that has been around a while, to see who they are and what they bring to the table.
Trampas asks the question “Bolt Action or Semi Auto?” with an innovative build featuring precision parts from Devil Dog Arms36 and also gives us his thoughts on the top of the range "Wanderer" knife from Gray's Custom.
In this issue's "Head to Head" our two "tame" Contractors answer the question: "How do you prepare physically before a contract and how do you keep fit with very limited resources in-country?”. We also have an interview with "Trunk Monkey", Lewis Steiner about his life and work as a "Contract Soldier in Iraq".

Issue 6 of the only publication dedicated to PMC Operatives is packed with articles focused on the things that matter to you - kit, training, reviews and interviews with individuals that make a difference. In this issue we talk to Borut Kincl about his unique self-defence training, take a lesson in fitness from the mighty "MGUNZ" and go behind the doors of fabric industry giant CORDURA. Trampas gets to grips with the SIG TACOPS 1911 and we have six pages of the latest gear to hit the market... and it's all for FREE!

Welcome to the latest issue of the only publication dedicated to Private Military Contractors. In this issue we focus on a couple of companies that provide a truly essential service to all those seeking to develop and enhance their skills and abilities... Training. We also take a look at some of the latest innovations coming from gear manufacturers as they seek to provide the essential kit needed, whilst striking a balance between cost and operability. Then, just to round things off nicely, at the end of this issue you will find the complete 2015 5.11 Tactical Catalogue, sponsored by UK-based company Military 1st.

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